Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

This article has been updated with TSB 02-06-01-003B, 4/15/08
This bulletin is being revised to include a Notice advising that the cylinder head bolts are NOT TO BE RE-USED. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-01-003A.

Cylinder Head Replacement- Left

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Remove the lower intake manifold.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
8. Remove the pushrods and valve rocker arms.
9. Remove the engine mount strut bracket.
10. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
11. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
12. Remove the cylinder head.





13. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
14. Clean the following areas:
- The gasket sealing surfaces on the cylinder head, cylinder block, and intake manifolds.
- The cylinder block bolt threads.
- The cylinder head bolts.
15. Clean and inspect the cylinder head.
16. If the cylinder head is being replaced, perform the following steps:
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the spark plugs from the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure





1. If the cylinder head is being replaced, perform the following steps:
- Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
- Install the spark plugs to the cylinder head.
2. Install the new cylinder head gasket.
3. Install the engine left side exhaust manifold.
4. Install the spark plugs.





5. Install the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component, do not re-use the bolts. New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Re-using used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.





6. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
- Tighten the NEW cylinder head bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) in the order shown. Use the J 36660-A torque angle meter in order to rotate the cylinder head bolts an additional 95 degrees.

7. Install the oil level indicator tube.
8. Install the engine mount strut bracket.
9. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
10. Install the lower intake manifold.
11. Fill the engine with new engine oil.
12. Install the battery negative cable to the battery.
13. Fill the cooling system.